Lead Engineer - Credit

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Lead Engineer

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic Lead Engineer with a strong background in Java development and proven leadership skills. The ideal candidate will drive the development and scaling of our platform, ensuring robust, high-quality software solutions. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder relationships to deliver outstanding results.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of Java developers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain scalable applications using Java with Spring Boot.
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and Bitbucket.
• Implement and oversee code quality analysis using SonarQube.
• Lead API development and integration processes for seamless service functionality.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, including TDD approaches for unit and contract testing.
• Utilize Google Cloud services (e.g., Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL) and transactional databases effectively.
• Monitor application performance using tools like Grafana and Newrelic.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues swiftly and effectively.

Vision and Strategy:

• Build and articulate a clear vision for the platform's future, aligning with business goals.
• Collaborate with leadership to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Facilitate Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) and Correction of Errors (COEs), applying learnings to enhance system architecture and design.

Stakeholder and Team Management:

• Engage with multiple internal teams and external partners, managing relationships and integrating technology solutions.
• Extensive experience working with e-commerce platforms, particularly Shopify, to enhance and streamline online retail functionalities.
• Prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and make strategic decisions on work distribution and resource
• allocation.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in Java development, with substantial experience in leading engineering projects and integrating e-commerce platforms such as Shopify.
• Demonstrated ability in building and leading technical teams, with or without direct reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working in a developer-centric, startup-like environment.

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.

AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.

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